A story of faith lost, thanks to a book about extraterrestrials and a Rabbi. (6 minutes)
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Act Two: If Wishes Were Horses
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Act Three: Earth Angel
Actor Alex Karpovsky reads a short story by Etgar Keret, from his book, “The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God." (4 minutes)
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Act Four: Here’s What Else You Need To Know Today
Host Ira Glass with the last piece in today’s show, inspired by the New York Times podcast, The Daily. (3 minutes)
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Act Four: Boiling Under
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